Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers

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Beautiful work Neil. Can't fault it.

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With work that good you could leave off an entire wheel and no one would notice!!
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That looks really excellent Neil. Replacing the chunky kit width indicators and mirror was definitely worth the effort and the addition of the spotlight is the icing on the cake detail-wise IMHO.
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Many thanks for the very kind comments, once again.

Finally... the first Series 2 Blitz is finished!!!!
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Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered BLF

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Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered LFTop

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Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered LR

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Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RR

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Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RRTop

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Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RF
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It's a stunner Neil. I know how small the finished model is and getting that sort of finish is a real testament to your skills 8-)
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Again, thanks for the interest and very kind comments.

The second Series 2 Blitz is now finished (unless I see something in these photos...), pending painting the infantry crew.
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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LF

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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LR

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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RF

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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LFTop

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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RRTop
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All of your carriers are lovely, Neil. Frankly, seeing your work is part of the motivation I've purchased 1/72 vehicles to try myself.
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Superb. Incredible detail for 72nd scale.

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Absolutely stunning work, thanks for sharing your work its been very educational.

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What a fantastic collection.
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Really great work with these little Opels Neil, I'm fast running out of superlatives for these builds!
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Breathtaking small scale modelling skills. The paintwork is particularly noteworthy. 8-)
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Those look superb Neil. 8-)
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That is some really fine modeling! Very well done!
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Wow! You are all very kind... Many thanks for the comments.

The passengers are now finished for the open Series 2 Blitz. Again, these came from SHQ: #SS22 'Crew for Hanomag / Trucks etc Seated, x10':
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And final photos of the second Series 2 Blitz with passengers installed:
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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open BLF

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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LFTop

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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LRTop

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Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RRTop
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